Dan Galante

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Decision Options LLC is a privately held, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Groton, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Gill Eapen in 2001 to initially provide consultation and software for real estate valuation and portfolio management. They expanded the firm’s services to include investment advisory services for individual and institutional clients, thereafter.

The Brattle Group Ltd. provides management consultancy services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Martin & Co. (UK) Ltd. engages in rental, leasing and property management business. It services include property management, estate agency and franchise model. The company was founded by Kathryn Mary Martin and Richard Wilson Martin in 1986 and is headquartered in Dorset, the United Kingdom.

GTCR LLC (GTCR) is a private equity firm founded in 1980 by Charlie Thomas. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

DVSM LLC (DVSM) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Rocky W. Dixon and John E. Von Schlegell. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Grant Thornton UK LLP provides accounting and management consultancy services. Its services include tax, audit & assurance, financial planning, corporate finance, recovery, reorganization, forensic, and investigation services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Manischewitz Co. produces and sells processed kosher food products. It offers matzo products and crackers, fish products, soups, sides and mixes products, assorted items, and health corner products; matzo or unleavened breads; noodles, sauces, and gravies; other kosher foods, including baked goods, pastas, gefilte fish, grape juice, and borscht; and chicken soup and noodles. The firm sells its products to specialty food distributors; and through Amazon.com or other online sites or at various retailers. The company was founded by Behr Manischewitz in 1988 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Willamette Valley Co. manufactures synthetic paints, primers, sealers, and adhesives for the wood products industry. The company also provides metering, dispensing, and application equipment. Its divisions include Canadian Willamette, Taper Willamette, Idaho Milling & Grain, and Eclectic Products. The company was established in 1952 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR.

The Association of Corporate Counsel is a bar association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel through information, education, networking, and advocacy. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Joining ACC provides access to valuable, supportive resources for every stage of your career. Veta T. Richardson has been the CEO of the American company since 2011.

Crusader Insurance Co. provides Property and Casualty Insurance services. It offers insurance services for Apartments, Auto Body/Repair, Contractors, Bars, Commercial Buildings, Towing, Laundries, Liquor Stores/Markets, Restaurants, Retail and Trucking. The company was founded by Erwin Cheldin in 1976 and is headquartered in Calabasas, CA.

ENTEK International LLC designs and manufactures separators. It offers lead-acid separators, lithium-ion separators, and extruders. The company was founded by James Young and Pete Johnson in 1984 and is headquartered in Lebanon, OR.

Metasys Technologies, Inc. provides staffing solutions and life-cycle consultation services. It offers professional services and support to clients through the placement of contract, contract to hire and direct hire consultants. The company was founded by Sandeep Gauba in January 2000 and is headquartered in Duluth, GA.

Movac Ltd. (Movac) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in New Zealand with offices in Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington.

Mental Health Systems, Inc. provides mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. It improves the lives of individuals, families and communities facing substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. The firm services address behavioral health issues through a broad range of prevention, early intervention, integrated treatment, diversion and vocational programs. The company was founded in 1978 by William R. Mead and and Bill Eastwood and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Impact Fulfillment Services LLC provides outsourced contract packaging and distribution services to branded consumer products companies. Its services include supply chain, display engineering, planning and procurement, packaging and assembly, and warehouse and distribution services. The company was founded by Todd Porterfield in July 1998 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC.

Berkeley Research Group Holdings LLC operates as a consulting firm. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Part of What's Next Media & Analytics LLC, pymnts.com is a payments and commerce news and analysis platform based in Chicago, IL. Using proprietary research, data analysis, and executive insights, pymnts.com creates content about how innovations in payments are shaping the future of our connected world and how it impacts business decisions. The company's interactive platform is reinventing the way in which companies in payments share relevant information about the initiatives that shape the future of this dynamic sector and make news. Pymnts.com's data and analytics team includes economists, data scientists, and industry analysts who work with companies to measure and quantify the innovation that is at the cutting edge of this new world. The company was founded in 2009 and is led by CEO Karen Webster.

Market Platform Dynamics, Inc. is a management consulting firm that specializes in helping companies find, ignite, and monetize innovation in platform-based ecosystems. Market Platform Dynamics is located in Illinois and Massachusetts. The core team is highly experienced in payments marketplace and innovation and growth strategies. The American company advises CEOs and boards directly and has published books on multisided platforms. The private company provides practical insights into the payments space and deliver tangible work products weekly. Founded in 2004, the company offers bespoke management consulting projects, market intelligence, and long-term equity-based advisory services to startups.

The Independent Institute is a non-profit public-policy research and educational organization which shapes ideas through publications, conferences, and multi-media programs. It offers course adoption program, working papers, research articles, audio and visual programs, and student internships and seminars. The organization was founded by David J. Theroux in 1986 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Pilatus Capital LLC (Pilatus Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Sebastien Belanger and David Teece. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Gulf Islamic Investments LLC (GII) is an independent private equity and venture capital firm headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The firm was founded by Pankaj Gupta and Mohammed Al-Hassan in 2014.